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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course General Introduction Information

Course Code: MAK498
Course Name: Polymer Technology
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
6
Language of instruction:
Course Requirement:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Area Ellective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi EBRU GÜNİSTER
Course Lecturer(s): Asst. Prof. Ebru Gunister
Course Assistants:

Course Purpose and Content

Course Objectives: Bu ders, makine mühendisliği öğrencilerine polimer malzemelerin üretimi, özellikleri ve endüstriyel kullanımları hakkında geniş bir anlayış sağlayacaktır.
Course Content: This course will provide mechanical engineering students with a broad understanding of the production, properties and industrial uses of polymer materials.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Identify the basic structure and properties of polymers
2) Analyze polymer production methods
3) Explain polymer processing technologies
4) Evaluate the industrial applications of polymer-based products

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Polymer Technology Lecture Notes 1
2) Chemical Structure and Molecular Weight Distribution of Polymer Materials Lecture Notes 2
3) Polymer Production Techniques: Polymerization Procedure, Polymerization Kinetics and Reactor Design Lecture Notes 3
4) Polymer Characterization Techniques: Physical and Chemical Analysis Methods Lecture Notes 4
5) Mechanical Properties and Durability of Polymeric Materials Lecture Notes 5
6) Polymer Material Processing Techniques: Extrusion, Injection Molding, Casting, etc. Lecture Notes 6
7) Production and Properties of Polymer Composite Materials Lecture Notes 7
8) Surface Modification and Coating Techniques of Polymer Materials Lecture Notes 8
9) Industrial Applications of Polymer Materials: Automotive, Packaging, Medical, etc. Lecture Notes 9
10) Recyclable Polymer Materials and Sustainability Lecture Notes 10
11) Polymer Technology and Nanotechnology: Nanocomposite Materials Lecture Notes 11
12) Innovations in Polymer Material Design and Production Lecture Notes 12
13) Current Developments and Trends in the Polymer Industry Lecture Notes 13
14) Student’s Presentations The slides of presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Polimer Bilimi ve Teknolojisi, Mehmet Atilla Taşdelen
Principles of Polymer Engineering, N.G. McCrum, C.P. Buckley, and C.B. Bucknall
References: Introduction to Polymers by R.J. Young, P.A. Lovell
Polymer Processing: Principles and Design, D. Bigg, R. Heaney

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Medium 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Ability to utilize advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in the field. 1
2) Using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, being able to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze them, and develop solution proposals based on research and evidence. 1
3) Being able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which one lives with a sense of social responsibility.
4) Being able to follow information in one foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level and communicate with colleagues in the field.
5) Ability to use information and communication technologies together with at least European Computer Driving License Advanced Level computer software, as required by the field.
6) Being able to evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in the field critically. 1
7) Identifying learning needs and being able to direct learning. 2
8) Developing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
9) Acting in accordance with social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying, and announcing the results related to the field. 1
10) Having sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture, preservation of cultural values, as well as environmental protection, occupational health, and safety.
11) Being able to conduct an advanced study independently in the field.
12) To take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex problems encountered in the field of application, which are unforeseen.
13) Being able to plan and manage activities for the development of those under their responsibility within the framework of a project.
14) Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources. 2
15) Being able to inform relevant individuals and institutions about the field; expressing their thoughts and solution proposals for problems both in written and verbal form. 2
16) Being able to share your thoughts and solutions regarding subjects related to the field with both experts and non-experts, supported by quantitative and qualitative data. 1

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Anlatım
Course
Okuma
Proje Hazırlama

Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Criteria

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)
Sunum

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 2 % 10
Presentation 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities Number of Activities Aktiviteye Hazırlık Aktivitede Harçanan Süre Aktivite Gereksinimi İçin Süre Workload
Course Hours 15 3 45
Study Hours Out of Class 15 8 120
Presentations / Seminar 1 1 1
Quizzes 2 1 2
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 171